The Colligative Properties
14. Solutions / The Colligative Properties / Problem 4
Osmosis is the movement of water through semi-permeable membranes such as cell walls. Crenation occurs when water is expelled from the cell and causes it to shrivel. Hemolysis occurs when water enters the cell and causes it to swell and burst.
Given a patient's red blood cell with surrounding fluid depleted by electrolytes. Did creation or hemolysis occur?
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